Ball-throwing game



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UNITED STATES WILLIAM LAMBERT, OF EAST POINT, GEORGIA.

BALL-THROWING GAME.

Application filed November 20, 1923. Serial No. 675,935.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WILLIAM LAMBERT, a citizen of the United States,residing at East Point, in the county of Fulton and State of Georgia,have invented a new Ball- Throwing Game.

The following is the specification:

This invention relates to an improved game, which I have, for the sakeof convenience, termed a ball throwing game.

Games of the type about to be described are commonly seen at places ofamusement, such as carnivals, show grounds, and the like. The game thatI have reference to is the kind wherein the person throws a ball orother projectile over a predetermined distance at an object, either aball or a figure, for knocking the same down, it being the object ofplay to make each and every throw count to win a prize, such as isusually offered.

I am aware thatgames similar to the one which I am about to describe andshow are not broadly new, but it is my impression that I-have evolvedand produced a game of the kind briefly described, which embodies noveldetails and arrangement of parts, such as will be clearly set out in thefollowing detailed description and subsequent claims.

The features and advantages accompanying the improved detailedarrangement will become apparent from the following detailed descriptionand drawing.

In the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this application, and inwhich like numerals are employed vto designate like parts throughout thesame:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of the device, constructed in accordancewith the present invention.

Figure 2 is an enlarged rear elevation of a portion of the device.

Figure 3 is a front elevation thereof.

In carrying out the invention, I employ a support 5. In the presentinstance, the support is in the form of a board, which has been cut tosimulate the upper portion of a womans body and head. Of course, thefigure could be of any other configuration, but it is believed that theone shown would be attractive for the purpose. Secured to the rear sideof the body 5 is a spring hinge 3, the leaves of which are riveted orotherwise connected with the I body. Rigid with theoupper leaf of thehinge is a vertically disposed arm 2, the

lower portion 4 of which is widened as seen more clearly in Figure 2.The upper end 2. From the front, it appears that the fruit is settingupon the head of the Figure 5.

As is usual, the missiles in the form of balls are thrown from apredetermined distance in an effortto dislodge the object 1 from itsposition. If the object is knocked off, in so many throws, a prize isawarded for the skill-shown. Insome instances, the object may beremovably positioned in its seat, while in other instances, it may beconnected to the upper end of the arm, so that when it is struck by theball it will be moved backwardly with the arm. The spring of the hingeautomatically returns the arm to its normal position for the nextoperation.

It is thought that the foregoing description taken in connection wit-hthe drawing will suffice to enable persons skilled in the art to whichthe invention relates to obtain a clear comprehension of the same. Forthis reason I do not believe it necessary to enter a more lengthydescription.

I'claim:

1. A device of the class described comprising a body, a spring hingesecured to said'body, an arm connected to one of the leaves of the hingeand having its upper end disposed above the top of said body, said upperend being fashioned forassociation with an object adapted to be struckby a thrown missile.

2. A device of the class described comprising a body, havingit-s marginshaped to provide a simulation of a figure including a bodyand a head, ahinge secured to the rear side of said body, spring meansin associationwith said hinge for acting on one of the leaves thereon, an arm securedto said one leaf, said arm having its upper end extended above the topof the head of said figure and bent downwardly to provide a seat for anobject.

In testimony whereof, I affix my signature.

WILLIAM LAMBERT.

